{"product_id":"the-hobbit-encyclopedia-9780711288980","title":"The Hobbit Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelve into Middle-earth, decipher the Dwarves' alphabet and more, with this indispensable and comprehensive guide to J.R.R. Tolkien's \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis wide-ranging encyclopedia covers all the characters, places, and objects included in the seminal book that first introduced \u003cb\u003ethe world of Middle-earth\u003c\/b\u003e, highlighting the\u003cb\u003e legendary sources from which Tolkien took inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith rich illustrations of action scenes and characters, this encyclopedia has in-depth entries on such subjects as: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Arkenstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzog and Bolg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElvish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFa?rie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGirion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake-town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipes and pipe-weed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Quest of Erebor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasterlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe prequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings \u003c\/i\u003e(1954), \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e (1937) is an \u003cb\u003eextraordinarily rich work\u003c\/b\u003e that first introduced us to the world of Middle-earth, and sets up the fantasy world that would be built upon at greater length in Tolkien's later books. Peter Jackson's trilogy of films based on this single work has helped to create \u003cb\u003ea whole new generation of Tolkien fans\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the \u003cb\u003equintessential read for any Tolkien fan, young or old\u003c\/b\u003e. It also acts as a base reference for those who have newly stepped into Tolkien's world. With a Middle-earth-age period style, this\u003cb\u003e visually appealing guide can be leafed through by topic or read cover to cover\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperts \u003cb\u003eDamien Bador\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eVivien Stocker\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCoralie Potot\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDominique Vigot\u003c\/b\u003e actively promote Tolkien's work through various associations and societies. They were also contributors to the major \u003ci\u003eDictionnaire Tolkien\u003c\/i\u003e (Tolkien Dictionary) published in 2012 and revised in 2019, which was edited by Tolkien scholar Vincent Ferr?. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50875446984978,"sku":"9780711288980","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_55953a48-1409-462e-8b72-46a526af3529.jpg?v=1738288045","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-hobbit-encyclopedia-9780711288980","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}